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Poldark: Episode 1.1

orange swan — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:20:36 -0800

Ross Poldark returns from fighting for the British in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall, only to find that his fiancée Elizabeth Chynoweth is engaged to marry his wealthy cousin Francis Poldark, his father has died, and the house and land he has inherited is in ruins.

All That Glitters: Britain's Next Jewellery Star: Chains and Brooches

schroedinger — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:08:54 -0800

All That Glitters week 2: chains and broaches! The jewellers are tasked first with forming interlocking chain necklaces, and then with creating a "sweetheart brooch" for a woman in the Royal Army going on tour.

Younger: Season Seven/Final Season

sardonyx — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:54:42 -0800

At the end of last season, Liza's true age was revealed to the public and Charles asked Liza to marry him. This season starts with that question and moves on from there.

Mare of Easttown: Miss Lady Hawk Herself

gladly — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:14:24 -0800

After answering a call about a neighborhood prowler, Detective Mare Sheehan shoulders her chief's directive to revive an unsolved missing person's case amid increased community pressure. Later, while her loved ones celebrate her ex-husband Frank's engagement, Mare attends a celebration for her legendary high school basketball win and connects with Richard, a professor who's new in town.

Critical Role: The Streets of the Forgotten

nubs — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:30:49 -0800

Now following the Tombtakers' trail, the Mighty Nein converse with voices of the past for clues and meet some of Aeor's creations...

Star Trek: The Next Generation: New Ground (Rewatch)

hanov3r — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:08:00 -0800

Worf's son Alexander comes to live on the Enterprise; the crew helps guide a test vehicle for a revolutionary new form of interstellar travel.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Personal Bankruptcy

JHarris — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 03:42:29 -0800

This week, again from the White Void of Sad Facts: the killings by police of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, kicking off yet another cycle of media condemnation, right-wing defense of police, and criticism of righteous anger from protestors. To attempt to change their part in this terrible cycle, LWT did short pieces on blissfully stupid topics (see inside). And Now: The Commercials On FOX News In The Middle Of The Night Know Exactly Who They're Talking To. Main story (21m): Personal bankruptcy, a resource employed by millions of people, and has been often unduly stigmatized.

The Nevers: Exposure

bcwinters — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:16:12 -0800

With the city reeling from Maladie's opera debut, Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking her down. Amalia launches an investigation of her own and the charitable Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event. [IMDb]

Creepshow: The Right Snuff/Sibling Rivalry

miss-lapin — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:21:04 -0800

A misunderstanding in space ends in catastrophe and a woman fears her brother is trying to kill her.

Them: Season 1

whir — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:44:20 -0800

In the first season of Little Marvin's new Amazon horror anthology show Them, which follows 10 days in the lives of a Black family moving to Compton in 1953 during the course of the Great Migration, the horror arises as much from the racism endured by our protagonists as from the spooky occurrences happening in their new house.

Taskmaster: Series 7

Huffy Puffy — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:40:10 -0800

"I know it's early days. Are we the stupidest so far?"

For All Mankind: Triage

cardboard — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:38:08 -0800

The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder mission plan.

Top Chef: Pan African Portland

Emmy Rae — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:34:17 -0800

The pressure is laid on the chefs in the Quickfire Challenge as they are tasked to make a layered dessert. Carrie Baird joins Padma to pick the winner. Gregory Gourdet and Kwame Onwuachi take the chefs on a tour of restaurants in Portland that feature food from the African diaspora. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must make dishes inspired by their tour for the judging and dining panel, as well as the restaurant's owners.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Truth

ellieBOA — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:58:39 -0800

Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, John Walker, and Karli Morgenthau must all deal with the fall out from their actions.

Invincible: You Look Kinda Dead

Fleebnork — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:31:38 -0800

Mark tries to patch up things with Amber. They agree to visit at university with William, where strange things are afoot. Debbie pays a visit to Art. Debbie confronts Nolan.

Infinity Train: Book 4 - Duet

Marticus — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:22:48 -0800

Min-Gi and Ryan are childhood best friends who dream of performing in a band and traveling across Canada, together. After a sudden falling out splits them apart, both find themselves aboard the mysterious Infinity Train. Lost and confused, they meet Kez, a free-spirited concierge bell, who accompanies them on their journey. As tensions rise and old wounds come to light, both Min-Gi and Ryan must decide if they can work together or else risk losing themselves forever aboard the Infinity Train.

The Serpent: What does it take to catch a killer?

Thella — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:17:48 -0800

This 8-part BBC/Netflix series starring Tahar Rahim and Jenna Coleman covers some of the twisting, real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise, who was a hidden darkness in the mid-70's on Asia's hippie trail.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: VILLAGE OF THE GIANTS (Rewatch)

JHarris — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:49:32 -0800

Rewatch! Little Ronnie Howard invents a growth "goo" that the angry teens in town get into and cause problems. The last Bert I. Gordon movie MST would cover (as of pre-Season 13). Previously.

All That Glitters: Britain's Next Jewellery Star: Episode #1.1

ellieBOA — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:09:17 -0800

The 8 jewellers are set their first challenges by the judges. The Bestseller Challenge asks them to make three silver bangles each. For the Bespoke Challenge client Ben wants a pendant necklace for his mum to wear when meeting the Queen.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Episode 1

ellieBOA — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:08:00 -0800

The sewing competition returns for a seventh series and in week one the judges settle the contestants in with a trio of challenges based on everyday wardrobe staples - sleeveless blouses, t-shirts and dresses.

Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Matter of Time (Rewatch)

CheesesOfBrazil — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:08:51 -0800

While the Enterprise works to save Penthara IV from devastation, visiting Professor Berlinghoff Rasmussen takes advantage of a historic opportunity.

Black Lightning: Painkiller

oh yeah! — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:17:30 -0800

Grace is abducted while she and Anissa go to Akashic Valley for their honeymoon, and Khalil goes looking for Grace. (backdoor pilot for potential spinoff)

The Nevers: Touched

bcwinters — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:19:16 -0800

Three years after an inexplicable event suddenly equips them with extraordinary abilities, Amalia True and Penance Adair work to protect their kind from widespread, deepening antipathy. Meanwhile, police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of murders at the hands of a reportedly Touched and highly dangerous serial killer named Maladie. [IMDb]

Exterminate All the Brutes: Part One

Lord_Pall — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:54:51 -0800

Exterminate All the Brutes, from acclaimed filmmaker Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro, HBO's Sometimes in April), is a four-part hybrid docuseries that provides a visually arresting journey through time, into the darkest hours of humanity. Through his personal voyage, Peck deconstructs the making and masking of history, digging deep into the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism — from America to Africa and its impact on society today. Trailer

This is a Robbery: The World's Greatest Art Heist: (entire series)

bondcliff — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:36:23 -0800

In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.